Lincoln Park

A visiting scholar with the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) has shared reflections on a research visit hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo, examining how city dwellers perceive the animals living alongside them. The piece explores how attitudes toward urban species shape coexistence, and how research networks compare public perceptions across cities to inform wildlife management and conservation planning.

Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Topdog/Underdog is being staged at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, and a new review of the production has drawn attention among theatre followers. The Talkin' Broadway review assesses the company's take on the two-hander about brothers Lincoln and Booth. Chicago theatre audiences are discussing the revival and how the production measures up to the play's acclaimed history.

Heavy storm flooding has damaged parks and trails in Lincoln, prompting local officials to warn residents about closures and unsafe conditions. The Parks and Recreation department is assessing damage before reopening affected paths and green spaces. Residents are being urged to avoid flooded areas until cleanup and safety checks are complete.